Days are often warm; nights cool down at altitude and in forest camps — layer clothing rather than relying on a single forecast.
Long rains typically peak March–May; shorter rains appear October–November, though patterns shift year to year.
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Weather & climate in Mount Elgon National Park
Weather in Mount Elgon National Park follows broader East African patterns — two rainy seasons and two drier windows — but local altitude and forest cover can shift temperatures more than maps suggest.
Weather in Mount Elgon National Park follows broader East African patterns — two rainy seasons and two drier windows — but local altitude and forest cover can shift temperatures more than maps suggest.
- Does it rain a lot in Mount Elgon National Park?
Rain is possible year-round; waterproof layers and dry bags for trekking gear are sensible even in “dry” months.
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